A number of changes to K-12 school policy and funding are included in Pennsylvania's 2025-2026 budget. Primarily, they're based around increasing oversight of cyber charter schools, increasing the amount of …
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Lawsuit says N.J. car insurers use ‘thinly veiled discrimination’ in setting rates
by myphillyconnection 87 viewsThe New Jersey NAACP and two Latino groups sued state insurance regulators Wednesday, alleging they improperly allowed insurers to use proxies for income and race when setting car insurance rates. …
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On Saturday, October 25, 2025, the members of IBEW Local 98 proudly celebrated the 125th Anniversary of our Local Union’s founding. On January 5, 1900, after several unsuccessful attempts to …
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‘Like a David versus Goliath fight’: Communities take on Big Tech, government over AI data centers
by myphillyconnection 91 viewsData centers are fueling a race to develop artificial intelligence tools that have the potential to revolutionize almost every sector of society, and Big Tech is receiving bipartisan support at …
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Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized after fall near home in Western Pa.
by myphillyconnection 126 viewsSen. John Fetterman was hospitalized Thursday after he became lightheaded and fell during a morning walk near his home in Braddock, his spokesperson said. Fetterman, 56, was taken to a …
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Great white shark tracked off Jersey Shore is among largest known males
by myphillyconnection 160 viewsA 1,653-pound great white shark was tracked off the Atlantic City coast Tuesday by a research organization that says the sighting offers "another clue" into the species' migration habits. Contender, …
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City Council’s bill to charge 10 cents for paper bags to become law despite lack of support from mayor
by myphillyconnection 150 viewsPhiladelphia's proposed 10 cent fee on paper bags will become law despite a lack of support from Mayor Cherelle Parker. The extra cost per bag would be implemented at retail …
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North Wildwood sues N.J. over scrapped $54 million beach replenishment project
by myphillyconnection 134 viewsNorth Wildwood is suing the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection over the suspension of a $54 million plan that would have replenished sand on its eroded beaches. The lawsuit, …
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Technology
Pebble kickstarts smartwatch rollout ahead of Apple event
by myphillyconnection 111 viewsMarch is shaping up to be a busy month for the emergence of smartwatches in the world of consumer gadgets.Next Monday, Apple will host a 'Spring forward' event in San …
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At Apple's "Spring Forward" event in San Francisco on Monday, CEO Tim Cook called the Apple Watch "the most personal device we have ever created." While Apple is focused on …